Do I need an attorney for an intent to sell charge?

I have a medical marijuana card. I got pulled over and the police officer said that he smelled pot in my car. He searched it, found the pot and also found some bags. The bags had nothing to do with the pot and were bags that I use to bring sandwiches with me to work. I had picked them up from the store. Now they are charging me with intent to sell. Do I need a lawyer for this?

You're facing felony charges that could put you in prison. You are always entitled to represent yourself in court. Whether you should is a different issue. The conventional wisdom is that an attorney will be able to do a better job and get a better outcome. Prosecutors and judges don't like dealing with ProPers, unless you are simply pleading guilty, not defending the case. When questioned, arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or elsewhere are going to effectively help in a legal defense. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

You absolutely need an attorney. You are being charged with a straight felony. Don't try to handle this on your own; that would be foolish. Hire an attorney. If you can't afford to hire one, that ask the court to appoint the public defender to represent you.

Disclaimer: The responses above do not form an attorney-client relationship. These answers may or may not apply to you and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Total Criminal Defense does not make any representation as to the expertise or qualifications of this attorney. These attorneys may or may not be admitted to state bar of your state.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this site is not legal advice, does not constitute a lawyer referral service, and no attorney-client or confidential relationship is or should be formed by use of the site. The attorney listings on the site are paid attorney advertisements. Your access of/to and use of this site is subject to additional Supplemental Terms.